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Pastor: You Were Not Made for Fame

In Gospel, LeadershipTags Christian Famous, Craig Barnes, Eugene Peterson, fame, GospelPublish DateFebruary 4, 2022330 Views7 Comments samluce

We live in a culture that is defined by fame. A culture that is saturated by fame. A culture that sees their worth based not on their financial security or social standing like previous generations had. Our cultural moment sees the acquisition of fame as the greatest good, we measure our value by followers, fans, and likes. If you ask most kids what they want to be when they get older they say usually say a YouTuber. That is not …

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My name is Sam Luce and I have been a pastor at Redeemer Church in Utica NY for the past 24 years. 18 of those years serving as children’s pastor. Currently, I am serving as the Global Pastor to Families. This is my personal blog it is focused on Discipleship, Family Ministry, and Theology.

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7 responses to “Pastor: You Were Not Made for Fame”

  1. Chuck Ramsey Avatar
    Chuck Ramsey
    February 4, 2022

    Gloriously true. Thank you. I just spent two days with Pastor Larry Stockstill and I’m praying that humble leaders with integrity and passion will be the ministry model that we seek again. This is the way of the cross.

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    1. samluce Avatar
      samluce
      February 5, 2022

      Thanks, Chuck. Yes! We do not glory in ourselves we glory in the cross. We do not boast in anything we have done we boast in Christ and Him crucified.

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  2. Cathleen Caliguire Avatar
    Cathleen Caliguire
    February 5, 2022

    Very good article. It really is all about Jesus. He is where our focus should stay. Thank you for living your life that way!

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    1. samluce Avatar
      samluce
      February 5, 2022

      Thanks, Cathy. Love you guys.

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  3. Chijohnnwankwo Avatar
    Chijohnnwankwo
    March 4, 2022

    Oh really great, thanks

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    1. samluce Avatar
      samluce
      March 13, 2022

      Your sarcasm is really helpful. May you become as famous as you desire and may God have mercy on your soul.

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  4. Lynda Hammond Avatar
    Lynda Hammond
    April 10, 2023

    Love this. Thank you.

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